NEWS: 1920's Stately Home drama, 'Missing Julie' to premiere at Mold's Theatr Clwyd.

 

1920s stately home drama
to premiere at Theatr Clwyd

Theatr Clwyd’s is producing the world premiere of a new drama by acclaimed playwright Kaite O’Reilly. Missing Julie is a new adaptation of Strindberg’s classic drama Miss Julie given a twentieth century twist and will open on Thursday 16^th September. The theatre, who recently won The Stage’s prestigious award of Regional Theatre Of The Year, is continuing to welcoming back audiences following their sell-out outdoor season.

The play, a love story set in 1920’s Wales, is about Miss Julie, the heiress of a stately home, in a world changed by the First World War. The prospect of marriage gone after the carnage in the trenches, she is facing the possibility of a life alone. In one night of passion, Miss Julie and her servant, John will break the social taboos that society has made for them.

Wales-based, Ted Hughes Award-winning playwright Kaite O’Reilly said:

“I wanted to adapt this classic love story to set it in Wales during a time of change and uncertainty. The show explores female desire, the taboo around disability and sexuality at a major time of change 100 years ago.”

The show is directed by Chelsea Walker, who directed Theatr Clwyd’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire. She leads a cast of established theatre stars including Theatr Clwyd regular Catrin Aaron (who appeared in Orpheus Descending and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice), Tim Pritchett (Black Mirror, Netflix), and acclaimed performer Heledd Gwynn, who has appeared for the National Theatre of Wales, in the title role.

Missing Julie runs from 16 September to 9 October at Theatr Clwyd. Tickets are from £10. Booking available at Theatr Clwyd’s website theatrclwyd.com or by calling 01352 344101.